How to stay safe in fog according to experts as Yorkshire areas are covered in thick fog
Foggy conditions can make it difficult to see the road ahead so here are some tips on how to stay safe by weather experts as Yorkshire is covered in thick fog.
Various areas in Yorkshire have been forecast to be foggy this week including Leeds, York and Harrogate.
According to National Highways, fog is a major travel hazard which can affect visibility and usually appears in late autumn and towards the end of February.
This year it has arrived earlier than expected and people will be looking to experts for tips on how to stay safe.
The Met Office has listed three tips: driving safely in fog, how fog affects flights and ferry crossings and how to avoid transport delays.
Driving safely in fog
- Make sure you know where your fog light switch is before you set off.
- Keep a bigger distance between you and the car in front of you.
- Be prepared for a sudden cluster of fog or drifting, patchy fog.
- Check your mirrors and slow down before entering fog.
- Use fog lights when visibility drops below 100 metres, which is roughly the length of a football pitch.
- Don’t use the full beam as fog reflects the light back.
- Once the fog has lifted, switch off your fog lights.
How does fog affect flights and ferry crossings?
Fog can affect schedules for flights and ferry crossings; people cope better with delays or cancellations when they follow some basic steps, according to the Met Office.
- Check the weather for your departure location regularly.
- Make sure you check your phone for messages from your airline or ferry company. You can also check their websites and social media platforms for additional updates.
- Arrive on time at the airport or ferry terminal, even if delays are expected.
- Pack your hand luggage whilst preparing for delays.
How to avoid transport delays
Give yourself the best chancex of avoiding delays on your journey by following this two-step checklist:
- Check the bus and train timetables and the road conditions
- Amend your travel plans
You should also be prepared for weather warnings to change rapidly.